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Saudi-backed Lucid Air sets electric vehicle record THE SAUDI-FINANCED LUCID AIR GOES INTO PRODUCTION THIS MONTH HAVING SET A NEW RANGE RECORD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES ELECTRIC VEHICLES Lucid Motors claims the independently verified distance of 517 miles on a single charge for the all-electric sedan is a new benchmark for electric vehicles. The US company is backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund and plans to formally launch the car on 9 September. “I’m delighted that the Lucid Air has been independently verified by FEV to achieve an estimated EPA range of 517 miles, and that this landmark in the history of EV development has been achieved entirely through Lucid’s in-house technology,” said Peter Rawlinson,
CEO and CTO of Lucid Motors. “I believe that our 900-volt architecture, our race proven battery packs, miniaturized motors and power electronics, integrated transmission systems, aerodynamics, chassis and thermal systems, software, and overall system efficiency has now reached a stage where it collectively sets a new standard and delivers a host of ‘world’s firsts.’” This new benchmark range was secured with FEV North America, Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan, applying the EPA’s Multicycle Test Procedure (SAE J1634 Oct 2012 Standard) with
the standard adjustment factor. The FEV range estimate closely matched Lucid’s computermodeled range prediction. Lucid achieved this result through proprietary technology along with careful engineering of every aspect of the Air’s performance and efficiency. Starting with the in-house development of an industry-leading drivetrain, Lucid miniaturized and integrated the Air’s motors, transmission and inverter, and paired this with an ultra-high, 900+ volt architecture to achieve unmatched compactness and efficiency. In creating the Air’s battery
packs, Lucid drew upon 10 years of experience and over 20 million miles of real-world testing. In addition, the expertise of Lucid’s technology division, Atieva, played a large role, as it supplies battery packs for the entire field of the Formula E racing series since 2018 and continuing through 2022. The result is a battery system for Lucid Air that provides unparalleled safety, performance, and energy density. “Such exceptional efficiency, achieved through in-house technology, is undeniably a measure of a true EV tech company,” added Rawlinson.
THE LUCID AIR WILL BE THE FASTEST CHARGING EV SO FAR; WITH THE CAPABILITY TO CHARGE AT RATES OF UP TO 32 KM PER MINUTE
06 SEPTEMBER 2020
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